"Connor Bedard Emerges as Top Prospect for 2023 NHL Draft"
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Bob McKenzie's latest NHL Draft rankings reveal that USNTDP center Will Smith has joined the elite top-five prospects, which is good news for the San Jose Sharks who have a 35 percent chance of getting the No. 5 pick. The Sharks are hoping to land presumptive first-overall pick Connor Bedard, but staying at No. 4 or even dropping to No. 5 doesn't seem so bad anymore. Smith recently led Team USA to a gold medal at the U-18's and was the tournament's leading scorer.
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- How to react if the Flyers get Connor Bedard Broad Street Hockey
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